by Family Voices, Inc. | Nov 9, 2021 | FamU
Youth Activism Timeline This is a timeline of some of youth leaders who sparked the movement for change andcontributed to the civil rights movement. All of these youth fought for many of the thingswe take for granted today. They inspire and empower us to do the work...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Nov 4, 2021 | FamU
“…We’ve created our own culinary universe…This is a universe where Aunt Jemima takes off her kerchief and sits down at the table, where Uncle Ben bows his head and blessed the food, and Rastus, the Cream of Wheat man, tells tall tales over a “taste” of whiskey. It’s...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Nov 3, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
We have a framework! Last week the White House released the Build Back Better framework for reconciliation. Notably, the framework includes an invitation to share how the Build Back Better plan will affect CYSHCN and families. Take a look at it, and scroll to the...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Nov 1, 2021 | FamU
Why is it important to learn about white privilege? Emmanuel Acho’s conversation with Chelsea Handler WATCH ON YOUTUBE White privilege is often a contentious issue, so why bring it up and risk retribution? For Black people, the choice to decide whether or not to...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 31, 2021 | FamU
Steps to Become an Ally Step #1Do some soul searching: Becoming an ally is hard work and will at times be uncomfortable and exhausting. Recognize you will be joining the fight against a system of racism that is 400 plus years old. While you don’t need to have...